Student leadership
We have a strong focus on building the leadership capacity of our students. The development of confident and articulate young people who help others and model leadership principals and values is integral to our learning community.
Leadership opportunities
We actively encourage students to communicate ideas and opinions, collaborate and make decisions, and give them the power to influence change.
We believe all our students have leadership potential and encourage them to apply for leadership positions. Selection focuses on how their actions as a leader embody our school values of Achievement, Curiosity, Humanity and Fairness.
We offer a number of diverse and exciting leadership opportunities for students at each year level. These include Year Level Captains and Program Captains, Class Leaders and Peer Support Leaders.
Our student leaders have the chance to engage with their peers, the school and the broader community through a wide range of events – from the vibrant Rainbow Day and International Women’s Day celebrations to sports, music and drama events. They also represent the school at both internal and external events, including our open day and school tours.
The school relies on their energy, leadership skills and activism to lead campaigns to assist homeless and indigenous communities, to raise awareness of social and environmental issues, and drive the philanthropic projects at each year level.
Leadership conferences and programs
At Northcote High School, students’ voices are respected and actively sought in our decision-making processes.
Our regular Captains’ Conferences are a great opportunity for our student leaders to provide real input into issues affecting them and their peers. This collaboration prepares them for more formal leadership programs, including the Victorian Young Leaders to China, Future Leaders, Youth for Causes, and the School of Student Leadership (Alpine School).
These roles create a positive experience where students can discover their leadership potential in a supportive environment, building confidence and developing their skills. By working alongside peers and staff in a position of responsibility, students are encouraged to co-operate with one another, improve their communication skills, and learn to be an effective and organised leaders.
We also offer our Years 8–12 students the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The award is a youth development program aimed at empowering young Australians to explore their full potential, regardless of their location or circumstances.
Student leaders in 2025
Year Level Captains for 2025
| Year 7 Captains | TBC |
| Year 8 Captains | Teddy Amos, Alfie Cook, Nelleke Matthews, Lillian Gardiner |
| Year 9 Captains | Azura Baglioni, Maisie Tennant, Harper Battersby, Lukesh Krishnapillai |
| Year 10 Captains | Georgia Barlow, Keeva Martin, Sofia Rujak, Saskia Ashkanasy |
| Year 11 Captains | Lucinda Corrie, Eve Walker O’Connor, Nikita Glover, Brenna Stojcevski |
| Year 12 School Captains | Charlie Mitchell, Olive Nicholson, Elias Zombolas, Madeline Newall |
Program Captains
| Year 8 Sport Captains | Gabe Hannan, Emily Vallay |
| Year 9 Sport Captains | Finlay Lyon, Elida Rouqueirol |
| Year 10 Sport Captains | Jemima Hale, Elle Mitchell |
| Year 11 Sport Captains | Riley Briggs, Jett Lyons |
| Year 12 Sport Captains | Zoe Panagiotopoulos, Lily Sibillin, Phoebe Hargreaves |
| Performing Arts Captains | Leo Pinnuck, Elliot Loveday, Lola Shelley, Kathleen Owens |
| Arts Captains | Xiomara Akkerman, Lucy Williams, Evie Duignan, Evie Duignan |
| Diversity and Inclusion Captains | Erica Giogedakis, Chloe Inacio, Nina Phan Minh Ngoc Tong |
| First Nations | Celia Atkinson |
International Program Leadership Group
| Penelope Dam Nam Phuong Pham |
| Beatrix Phuong Vy Le |
| Natalie Thoai Nhien Truong |
| Julia Nguyen Bao Han Do |
| Orlena Thi Xuan Oanh Nguyen |
| Nina Phan Minh Ngoc Tong |
Student School Council members
| TBC |